About me

Forever wandering and always curious. I’m Emily Hines and I got bitten by the bug at age 10 on a trip to Washington D.C. I haven’t slowed down since! This Georgia Peach was raised in the South, part of a big, LOUD, family full of characters; my creativity and inquisitive nature was always encouraged.

With degrees in art history and historic preservation, I have an affinity for heritage travel and all things antique. Obsessions include: suzani textiles, craftsman bungalows, and demitasse cups. I’m a freelance writer and social media manager hooked on cruising backroads, photographing old houses, and loving all things local.

[…] Emily Hines created a fun blog post including my favorite phrase of the contest – “I have a desire to explore.“ And don’t well have the desire to explore something? Enjoy your trips to Chicago, Indianapolis and back down South Em! […]

I was secretary to the manager of the old Desoto Hotel from 1957 to 1960. I have many fond memories of my days there. My office was open and in the lobby so I watched everything and everyone who came through the front door. One of my fondest memories was the day actor Tyrone Power visited with his then girlfriend whose name, I believe, was Debbie Minardos. I had a great time in ’58 or ’59 when our Manager Don Grady offered Charles Fraser, founder of Sea Pines at Hilton Head Island, assistance with the first hotel on the island, The William Hilton Inn. There are some fun stories that go with that memory. I hope I have not bored you. Just had to say thanks for all you wrote. Regards, Edith Stanley, Bluffton, S. C